You have my sympathy.

Pooper was beautiful. Take care of yourself

of sweet Pooper. Fly free to the stars little one.💔

of all the happy moments help ease the sadness.

Letting them go when it's time so they don't suffer anymore. We literally take on the suffering of losing them, so they don't have to suffer anymore. It's the right thing to do but it still hurts like hell!

Pooper was a beautiful cat.

Never an easy thing, but so special to do it intentionally with the deepest compassion, and to memorialize Pooper so nicely.

So sorry, it's a terrible thing to lose a fur baby.

A place in your heart, forever.



Tikki

My cat walked across a freshly sealed asphalt driveway and stepped on a smooth rock, leaving a perfect print of his front feet. Of course I kept the rock and took it with me everywhere I moved. Sorry to hear about Pooper.

We had to send our Little Miss Bitsy Bones over the bridge. I really miss the way she used to greet me when I got home from work. We still have 3 other cats. They're doing their best to take the reins from her.

This is the first time I've not had a pet. Ever. It feels so strange and the house feels dead and empty. I keep catching myself trying to talk to her. She was a greeter, too, and the two times I've come in the door have been tough.

My parents have been very sympathetic and supportive. They loved her, too. Mom picked us up yesterday and was there the whole time, even drove us to the crematorium afterwards. Dad has been texting me kind words and poems and encouraged me to visit their horses for some scritching and love. Thinking about going to the barn tomorrow.

I had the good fortune of getting "pulled over" while I was trying to go to work this morning. It was my neighbor's big old Golden Retriever named Wally. I gave him a bunch of pets and had a nice conversation with my neighbor. We used to have dogs too. I wanted to get another one, but the house we rent now doesn't have a fenced in yard. I suppose I would much rather be sad over the loss of a pet than never to have had one at all. Good luck to you!

to make sure that you are okay.

To this day, so many years later, one or another of my previous babies will jump on the bed with me. It is very comforting.

Same thing: I felt him jump up on the bed. It was very obvious and very real. It was only for a few months after he passed. I was not home when he died so I think that was him giving us a chance to say goodbye to each other.

I’m a cat guy myself. Owned twelve over the years…had to take them all to be put down. I weep to myself thinking about those trips.

What do they say: pet ownership is 1year of training, 10 good years, two years of horrible vet bills, and a lifetime of mourning.

It’s rough. So sorry.

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I’m so sorry. I have several kitty-shaped holes in my heart.and I know that pain too well.

PS, what a cute/funny name! Makes me smile. 😊

We were “going to find her a good home” because we already had 4 cats and a dog and had recently had to put my Lab to sleep. It just wasn’t a good time to take on a new pet, mentally or financially.

Part of our (failed) Master Plan to not get attached was not giving her a name. She was such a spirited little shit, lol! In fact, we got worried she’d think her name was Little Shit because it was uttered so often, with laughter. Pooper is the cute version we went with when it became blatantly obvious she wasn’t going anywhere. It suited her. She also had a million nicknames: Na Na (short for Poo Na Na), Poopina, Nunnypoo, Beeper… the list is nearly endless.

I found photographic evidence of her Little Shitness! That’s Bob (aka Princess Kitty Bob). Bob was a stray who had obviously been through the ringer. It took me nearly six months of gradually moving a foot or two closer each day and gentle talking when I took food out to her until she trusted me enough to pet her. She ended up spoiled as hell for the few years she was with us. She loved me and my ex but wasn’t too keen on our other cats. That is Bob’s special bed area, between our recliners and with a wall to her back so she felt safe, that none of the other cats dared to go near. Except Baby Pooper. Much like Rick James, Pooper was a Habitual Linestepper, lol!



Edit to Add: Pooper and Bob ended up as good friends. Pooper was so determined and I think curious and confused about Bob being a loner. Bob finally let her in and both were happier for it. Bob eventually also allowed Sammy the Dude to nap with her on her beds after her friendship with Pooper helped her build trust in other cats.

So sweet. Thanks for helping these precious kitties.

RIP Pooper

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It was truly evident how much you loved her. Pet loss is tough. Am sure it went both ways.
Bless you and little Pooper.

Condolences

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I'm so sorry for your loss.

It is so hard to lose a pet.

I'm feeling your loss. I had to make the same decision 2 years ago for my Siamese girl. She was 18.

After a while of grieving, I went to the rescue and found my Tuxedo. He is my best friend and constant companion. My guy is around 3 now (he was 8 mo when I got him).

There is just something about their personalities (Tuxedo's). Very sweet and non-malicious. Playful, intelligent. Great kitties.

(((hugs)))

Losing a beloved pet … nothing else tears your heart to shreds like that.

Hugs….

So sorry to hear about her passing.

Me and my wife take care of a feral kitty. It's been years but she still doesn't really trust us. I'm OK with that but I worry about her health.

My deepest heartfelt condolences on your loss.

that our furry friends don't have longer life spans. We had to put down our beloved golden doodle three weeks ago, The pain is no less than losing a child. I know because we have done both.

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R.I.P. Pooper.

Hardest thing in the world. My condolences.

Gone, perhaps. But happily romping at the Rainbow Bridge with friends old and new. Not to mention living in your heart and memory, now and forever. When you're up to it, please honor her memory by giving a forever home to a new and deserving shelter kitty-cat. There are so many needy little beings out there. Pooper would approve.

There is a pair of kitten siblings, one orange tabby and one black, that caught my eye. Pooper was the last cat that I found as a kitten, and that was 13 years ago. I’ve had many adult rescues. While I’ve been happy to give the older cats a home and love to live out their final years, I think I want kittens. I’ve just had too much loss the past few years. After going to the barn tomorrow I’m going to swing by the shelter to meet them.

Perhaps your plan is co-inspired by Pooper. She doesn't want you to be without "kitty love", and is nudging you toward future happiness! Wishing you the best! Giving love is the best way to remember our furry family members.

Our furry companions just don't live enough, not even my last old lady cat who made it to 21.

When you know they're down to days and they won't be tood days, it's time.

We're just never ready.

and send peace and comfort to her grieving loved ones.


I am so very sorry for the loss of your beautiful, precious girl. I know that words really cannot help, but know that this entire community of pet people grieve with you.

I still miss my many lovely past beauties. We all meet again in my view. Hope your's, too. Hold those memories.

I am sorry for your loss

out of it. But I do have other animal companions, and I / we must be strong for them too, and go on.

My sorrow for you in your loss.

I have been reading about your journey with Pooper. My condolences to you, it is so hard to lose such a dear member of your family. Hopefully each day will be a bit easier.

I am so sorry. It's effing hard.
: hug:

Your memorial to Pooper is beautiful too.

I last went through this in October of 2022 when my 15-year-old cat Penelope was put to rest. I still think about her every day. Grateful that I still have her daughter Calliope with me.

a bit more settled. Your little one is back home where she belongs, even though not in a true physical sense.

May the memories bring joy, not sadness.

This time, last year, we lost our baby, Zatanna, so I understand the pain of loss and the decision that had to be made.

Pooper was beautiful! How lucky to live with someone who loved her so.

We have clay impressions of their paws, but their real paw impressions are on our hearts, and they are also baked in and will always be there.

How many times do we give our pets names and then call them nicknames more often?

One of our dogs must think she was christened "Stinky" because we call her that as much or more than Cali.

Sorry for your loss, happybird.

You did the right thing, but I know it hurts.

My heart goes out to you and to those who loved Pooper.....Sending Light and Love....

R.I.P. Pooper....

The grief you feel is so intense. All the mementoes and urns on your mantel it appears you've had many loved pets. I don't know how you do it.

In October I lost the only pet I ever had, and I still cannot get over the fact she's gone. She was with me for 17 years. The house is so empty without her. I applaud you for opening your home for all those pets and giving them a good life. Not sure I can go through losing another pet.

All the best to you and your pet family.

A beautiful kitty. It's so hard to say goodbye to their sweet, sunny presence in our lives. My heart goes out to you.

She was a beautiful cat